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Players like André Ramalho

CBCorinthians · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitAndré Ramalho's profile ↗

The players most similar to André Ramalho are Dean Huijsen, Jan Paul van Hecke, Francesco Acerbi. Doppel rates Dean Huijsen (Bournemouth) a 86/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mike Van der Hoorn scores 84/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.

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About André Ramalho

André Ramalho is an elite ball-playing centre-back, showcasing exceptional passing ability with accurate long balls and final-third passes that place him in the top 1% and 4% of his positional peers, respectively. With a standout Sofascore rating in the top 2%, he combines defensive reliability with a knack for contributing to the attack, evidenced by his impressive 3 goals this season. His durability is a significant asset, having missed only six games over the last three seasons, making him a cornerstone of Corinthians' defense.

Strengths: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating, Shots. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.

12 players most similar to André Ramalho

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Dean Huijsensimilar↗Bournemouth21€66m9586
2Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗Brighton & Hove Albion26€49m9485
3Francesco Acerbisimilar↗Inter38€1.9m9483
4Ross Sykessimilar↗Royale Union Saint-Gilloise27€4.9m9389
5Fabian Schärsimilar↗Newcastle United35€3.9m9384
6Lewis Dunksimilar↗Brighton & Hove Albion35€3.6m9286
7Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗Southampton24€22m9284
8Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗FC Utrecht34€800k9184
9Matthias Gintersimilar↗SC Freiburg32€4.8m9185
10Piero Hincapiésimilar↗Bayer 04 Leverkusen24€46m9185
11Kike Salassimilar↗Sevilla24€15m9183
12Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗RC Lens21€19m9185

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match André Ramalho

1. Dean HuijsenBournemouth86/100

≈ 100% André Ramalho · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability

Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90

2. Jan Paul van HeckeBrighton & Hove Albion85/100

≈ 100% André Ramalho · strong: Touches, Duels won · low reliability

Strengths: Touches /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating

3. Francesco AcerbiInter83/100

≈ 100% André Ramalho · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability

Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for André Ramalho?

By Doppel's fit score, Dean Huijsen (Bournemouth) is the closest profile to André Ramalho, with a 86/100 overall match. Jan Paul van Hecke and Francesco Acerbi are the next best fits.

Is there a cheaper alternative to André Ramalho?

Yes. Mike Van der Hoorn (FC Utrecht) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €800k.

How does Doppel find players similar to André Ramalho?

Doppel builds a statistical role profile from André Ramalho's 2023/24 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.

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